1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2004 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 297 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (383 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (324 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1839 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 87 L |
